Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the founder of GastroDoxs. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
He reviews your eating habits, symptom onset, weight changes, history of gastrointestinal surgeries, diabetes control, smoking and alcohol use, and performs a focused abdominal exam to check for tenderness, bloating, or palpable masses.
We check for anemia, infection, inflammation markers, metabolic disorders (including thyroid function), and nutritional deficiencies to rule out systemic causes of early satiety and epigastric discomfort.
In complex cases, gastric manometry or wireless motility capsule testing may be used to evaluate stomach contractility. Rarely, diagnostic laparoscopy is performed to identify adhesions or external sources of compression.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.1K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
Slow gastric emptying (gastroparesis), stomach ulcers or gastritis, tumors pressing on the stomach, nerve damage (often from diabetes), and prior stomach or esophageal surgery can all lead to early satiety.
Many patients experience significant improvement with a combination of dietary adjustments, prokinetic medications, acid blockers, and, if needed, minimally invasive procedures tailored by Dr. Pothuri.
Yes. If left untreated, early satiety can lead to poor nutrition, unintended weight loss, and decreased quality of life. Early diagnosis and management help prevent complications.
If you consistently feel full after just a few bites, notice unexplained weight loss, or have persistent nausea and discomfort, schedule an evaluation to identify the cause and begin treatment.
Yes. Chronic high blood sugar can damage the vagus nerve, which controls stomach emptying, resulting in delayed digestion and early fullness.
Most patients go home the same or next day. You may start to notice relief from symptoms within a few weeks as the device helps regulate stomach contractions.
In mild cases, small, frequent meals of soft, easy-to-digest foods and mindful eating may suffice. If symptoms persist, Dr. Pothuri may add medications or recommend endoscopic procedures for optimal relief.
